About ADEOSUN, FUNKE FLORENCE

Chief Lecturer|MSc ( Nutrition & Dietetics), B.Sc (Nutrition & Dietetics)

School

SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES

Department

Nutrition and Dietetics

Programme

National Diploma & Higher National Diploma

Research Interest

Experimental and Public Health Nutrition Community and Public Health Nutrition

Awards & Honours

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Teaching Areas

Clinical diseases and diet therapy II

NUD 322Clinical disease and diet therapy I

NUD 312Physiology of body system

 

Selected Publications

• Adeosun,F.F., Adebusoye, M.S. & Eduzor, E. (2021). Assessement of food types and their nutritional values among female farming households in Bauchi state. Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology: 22(1), 146-162.

• Adeosun,F.F., Ogbeba, J., Samuel, E. & Abdullahi, Y.J. (2021). Dietary intake, anthropometry and blood glucose of Moringa users and non-users who lives with diabetes. African scholar Journal:  4: 9-13 .

 

• Abodenyi, V.A., Adeosun, F.F., Samuel, E. and Gambo, M. (2021). Investigation of cowpea variety and storage methods on cowpea bettle infestation. International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology 2021;6(1):241-247.

 

• Uhiara N.S., Onuoha,O.G.; Adesanya, O.D.; Eduzor E., Anayo G. J. and Adeosun, F.F. (2021). Assaying the relationship between resistivity and concentration in Ocimumgratissium Flavour extracted by Traditional and Conventional Methods. International Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences; 10(1):20-23.

 

• Ogbeba, J, Adeosun, F.F., Iruolaje, F.0. & Yohanna, L.Z. Comparative study on efficacy of aloe vera leaf and gel extracts against Tinea Corporis and Malasezia Furfur. African Journal of Environmental Health Services 2020; 7:91-99.

 

• Justina N. Chikwendu, Florence F. Adeosun, Eucharia u. Onwurafor, Elizabeth A. Udenta and Aloysius N. Maduforo (2020). Hungry rice-based biscuits: effects on some biochemical indices of alloxan-induced diabetic adult male wistar rats. Current Nutrition & Food Science,16,1-9.

 

• Onuoha, O.G., Okafor, T.D., Samuel,I.E.,  Eduzor, E., Yelmi, B., Adeosun, F.F. and Oyeniyi, P.F. (2019). The potential of agricultural wastes {pawpaw (Carica papaya) seeds and watermelon (Citrillus lanatus) rinds} as a protein source for supplementary food production. Nigerian Food Journal,36 (2): 1-9.

 

• Uhiara  S. Ngozi, Yelmi M. Bitrus, Jacob G. Anayo  and Adeosun, F. Florence (2019). A comparative study of the impact of continuous and batch processes on the diastatic (therapeutic) activities of tsiro. European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 6(2): 112-116.
• Onuoha, O.G., Okafor, T.D., Samuel,I.E., Yelmi, B., Adeosun, F.F

 

•  Eduzor, E and Obi, C.B. (2018). The effect of germination time on the physiochemical, functional and sensory quality of masa produced from malted maize flour. Continental Journal of Applied Sciences, 13(1): 51-64.

 

• Sosanya, M.E., Adeosun, F.F., Okafor, T.D., Ifitezue, L.C (2017). Positive deviance- an expeditious tool for action to ameliorate malnutrition in resource-poor settings. Journal of Nutritional Ecology and Food Research, 4, 178-188.

 

• Adeosun F.F., Ahmad M.A. (2017). Dietary habits, nutritional knowledge and status of rural school-aged children (6-11years) in Bauchi LGA. Journal of Pure & Applied Science,  8(1): 150-166.

 

• Adeosun F.F. Babatunde O.S. (2017). Determinants of demography, anthropometry and child feeding practices among mothers of under-three children in Bununu Bauchi State. African Scholar Journal of Pure & Applied Sciences, 6(1): 74-85.

 

• Adeosun, F.F., Haziel, C. and Uhiara N. (2017). Socio-economic status and impressions of pregnant women who visited antenatal clinics in Bauchi metropolis. International Journal of Pure & Applied Science, 3(1): 123-135.

 

• Adeosun F.F., John S.I. (2016).Impact of diet based interventions on the nutritional status of infants (0-23months) of mothers living with HIV/Aids in Potiskum, Yobe State. International Journal of Pure and Applied Science, 3(1): 123-137.

 

• Sosanya M.E, Adeosun F. & Ayuba A. (2014). Determinants of infant feeding practices among mothers living with HIV/AIDS in Bauchi metropolis. Nigerian Journal of Nutritional  Science,  35 (2): 5-10.

 

• Ayo, J. A., Onuoha, G., Agu, H., Ayo, V. A., Avu, E.O.,Sosanya, M., Adeosun, F. (2012). Effect of added beneseed paste on the quality of millet-based masa. African Journal of Food Science and Technology, 3(10): 236-243.

 

• Ayo, J. A., Adeosun, F., Sosanya, M., Ayo, V. A., and Ajayi, G. (2009). Nutritional evaluation of acha composite biscuits using wistar rats. International Journal of Food and Agricultural Research, 6(1&2): 13-18.

 

Collaboration/Linkages

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Conferences Attended

• Adeosun F. F. and Okonkwo J.C. (2022). Proximate composition and sensory characteristics of gluten-free finger-millet soyabean snacks. At 52nd annual general meeting and scientific conference of Nutrition Society of Nigeria, 19th to 23rd September 2022, Abeokuta Ogun State, Nigeria.

 

• Florence F. Adeosun, Esther Eduzor and Emmanuel Achir. Nutrient composition, organoleptic attributes and microbial quality of corn-based breakfast cereals fortified with soya beans and bambaranut. International Congress of Dietetics, ICD 2021 Virtual Congress  held between 1" to 3 September. 2021. Cape Town International Convention Centre, South Africa

 

• Sosanya, M., Freland-Graves, J., Gbemileke, A., Adeosun, F. & Shokunbi, O. Proximate and Mineral Composition of Traditional, Composite Foods Consumed in Rural Areas of Bauchi State, NIgeria. American Society for Nutrition 2020 virtual conference held from 1" to 4" of June 2020. Current Developments in Nutrition, 2020:4 (2), 780.https://doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzaa052_049.

 

• Adeosun, F.F., Ogbeba, J., Samuel, E., Musa, A. & Usaman,H.M. Quality evaluation of bread and cake fortilied with powdered cowpea hull. The academic conference of Nightingale Publications and Research International on Subsahara African Resources for Sustainable Development: Multi-disciplinary approach, Vol. 15 No. 2, 28th December, 2020. ASUU Conference Hall, University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, West-Africa.

 

• Adeosun, F.F., Ibrahim, A.S., Momoh, I., & Okafor, I:C. Nutrients, acceptability and caloric contents of beans waste-based bread. 7" Annual Conference and General Meeting of Environmental health Sciences held between 18th and 22th November, 2019 at Axari Hotel & Suites, Calabar.

 

• Eduzor, E., Onuoha, O.G., Okafor, T.D., Adeosun, F.F., Anthony, P., Abdullahi, L.S. and Attahir, A.A. Production and sensory evaluation of bread produced from composite flour of whole wheat, soya beans and finger millet (tamba) sweetened with date palm.  42nd Annual Conference and General Meeting of the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) held between 15th and 18th October, 2018 at Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Ogun State.

 

• Adeosun, F.F., Chikwendu, J.N. Sati, S.R.and Folarin, O.O. Consumption pattern and heavy metal contents of yaji served by street food vendors in bauchi metropolis. 40th Scientific conference and Annual General Meeting of Nigeria Society for Microbiology held between Monday 4th to Friday 8 December 2017 at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi.
• Adeosun F.F., Miapma M.N., Lateef O.J., Lukman A.O. Anthropometry, Nutrient Intake and food demonstration for the elderly in Doemak District Quaan-Pan of Plateau State. 47th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN) 19th-23rd September 2017 University of Ibadan, Oyo State.

 

• Sosanya M. E., Adeosun F. F., Okafor D. T., Fadupin G. T., Mohammed I. A. & Yakubu R. G. Development of an indigenous food exchange list for selected foods commonly consumed in Northern Nigeria. 10th International Conference on Healthcare, Nursing and Disease Management (HNDM). Feb 22-23, 2017, Dubai.

 

• Adeosun, F. F. and Nathan, H. Demography, food intake and haemoglobin status of pregnant adolescents (12-19 years) attending antenatal clinics in Bauchi. 45th Annual Conference and General Meeting of the Institute of Dietetics in Nigeria on held 9th to12th November 2016 at  Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi.
• Adeosun, F.F. and Abdul, S. Organoleptic and physical characteristics of wheat bread supplemented with cashew nut and date palm. 40th Annual Conference and General Meeting of the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) held between 24th and 26th October, 2016 Kano, Kano State.

 

• Adeosun, F.F., Dow, J. B., Adebusoye, M., Lateef, O.J. & G.C.Ezeaku. Nutritional status of under 5 children and demography of their parents living in Pankshin, Plateau state. West African College of Nursing AGM and Scientific Conference held in Calabar, Cross River State from 3rd to 7thOctober, 2016.

 

• Chikwendu, J.N., *Adeosun F. F. & Chukwuka O. Proximate and micronutrients compositions of acha-based biscuits and their effects on hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia of alloxan-induced diabetic rats. 46th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN) 20th-24th September 2016 Markudi, Benue.

 

• Chikwendu, J.N., *Adeosun F. F., Ibrahim A. & Umulkairi, S. Microbial, proximate and sensory properties of acha-based complementary foods improved with sesame, crayfish and date palm. 39th Annual Scientific Conference and General Meeting of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology (UNN 2016) held between 19th  and 23rd September 2016,  University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State.

Summary of Profile

Florence F. Adeosun is currently a Chief lecturer at the Nutrition and Dietetics Department, Federal Polytechnic Ilaro with over 17 years of teaching, research, and administrative experience. She holds an M.Sc in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Her research is inclined to improve the indigenous food system, promoting skills and practices for better nutrition outcomes.  Mrs. Adeosun has authored and co-authored journal publications and also presented papers at academic conferences. She is actively involved in experimental-based research activities in nutrition and public health. Mrs Adeosun is a member of different professional bodies including the Nutrition Society of Nigeria. She has participated in grants and projects as the principal investigator and investigator. She was involved in conducting an Oxfam Line Sponsored Nutrition Project coordinated by NutriHeal Integrated Concept.